Microcom 428LT, Operator'S Manual

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428LT Operator’s Manual - 880040-0200 10-1
Chapter 10 Printer Maintenance
10.1 Maintenance Schedule
It is important to note that the optimum print quality and print head life is achieved by
maintaining a clean printer and print head. A Microcom Corporation approved cleaning kit
(
part # 040005-0000 ) is available; contact your sales representative for purchasing
information.
AREA METHOD INTERVAL
Print Head
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal cleaning pen, or
thermal printer cleaning card
dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol. After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.
Drive Roller
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, thermal cleaning pen, or lint-
free cloth dampened with
Isopropyl Alcohol
After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.
Cutter Blades
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab dampened with Isopropyl
Alcohol or Adhesive Remover,
tweezers After every roll of
media or every 512
feet of tag stock or
fanfold media.
Peel Edge
Foam tipped swab, cotton tipped
swab, thermal printer cleaning
card, thermal cleaning pen, or lint-
free cloth dampened with
Isopropyl Alcohol
As Needed.
Interior Cleaning
Compressed air, static protected
vacuum cleaner, soft-bristle
brush, and/or lint-free cloth
dampened with Isopropyl Alcohol.
As Needed.
Exterior Cleaning
Lint-free cloth dampened with a
mild, non-abrasive general
purpose cleaner.
As Needed.
Table 10-1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule
CAUTION: Microcom Corporation will not be held responsible for
damage caused by any non-approved solvent, cleaning material and/or
method. The use of such non-approved materials and/or methods may
void appropriate expressed or implied warranties.